Yes, That Alaska
February 20, 2009
Windy coasts, untapped rivers, and huge tidal resources.
“Alaska Is a Frontier for Green Power”
“Alaska produces more oil than any state except Texas, but most of it leaves the state. Small markets and high transportation costs have kept local fuel prices high. As oil prices spiked last year, the state’s coffers overflowed with oil tax revenue, but the rising cost of diesel and other fuels became a local crisis. Gov. Sarah Palin and state lawmakers responded last year by pledging $300 million over five years in renewable energy grants to utilities, independent power producers or local governments. It is a substantial sum for a state with only 670,000 residents. ‘Oil used to be cheap and convenient,’ said Steve Haagenson, appointed last year by Ms. Palin as statewide energy coordinator. ‘Today, it’s just convenient.’” Written by Stefan Milkowski.
from The New York Times
DB notes: Soon enough a story like this will not be news.
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Recently on Take 2: New Orleans of the Netherlands
Sarah Palin Loves the MSM
February 10, 2009
Will her fifteen minutes ever time out?
“What I’ve Learned: In Her Own Words”
“There is one America, but there are different priorities reflected in individual Americans that certainly can stand in stark contrast with — I’ll give you an example. Some people, money is the be-all, end-all to them. Money and power, prestige, a title next to their name is the be-all, end-all. Other people, the highest priority would be their character, their reputation, their word, and money has nothing to do with that. The beauty of America is that individuals making up this great country do have different priorities. And that’s the contrast that I would point out.”
from Esquire
DB notes: No one has spotted her in Iowa yet but watch the county and state fairs this summer.
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Next on Take 2: Abraham Lincoln’s worst year.
